Sex and your health

Sep 28, 2007

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Is sex good for your health? Studies show that the answer is a resounding yes!

A study from Queens University in Belfast tracked 1,000 middle-aged men over the course of a decade. The results were startling. Men who reported the highest frequency of orgasms enjoyed a death rate half that of men who lagged behind.

Other studies have shown that having sex a few times a week can:

reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke (thanks to the cardiovascular workout sex provides, as well as the stress relief)

weight loss (sex is an aerobic exercise and a vigorous bout can burn up to 200 calories about the same as running 15 minutes on a treadmill)

These are just some of the health benefits related to sex. And few of the studies take into account how much fun it is. As Diet & Fitness magazine has said before fun is healthy! Just be sure to have safe sex if you are with a new partner!